8Bruges, Belgium
Bruges is the capital of the popular province of West Flanders in Belgium’s Flemish Region. It’s only a short train ride from the more famous city of Brussels. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rife with old canals, Bruges is also called “the Venice of the North.” It’s also said to be one of the world’s “best-preserved” historic, medieval towns. Some of the “must-see” attractions include The impressive Basilica of the Holy Blood, The Groeningemuseum, the Cinema Lumière, and the noteworthy Aquariustheater.
You can stroll past lofty towers, ponds and gardens, and shop boutiques in Market Square. Beer aficionados may wish to browse the Brewery museum or attend the beer festival known as the BAB-bierfestival. Need more excitement? Fret not. The city hosts such music festivals as BurgRock, the Comma Rocks Festival, and Thoprock.
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